The poison of the mini-boss was more effective, but it was only strong enough to render [Cracked Phantom Armor] ineffective against other threats. He didn’t dare tank a hit from the enraged monsters. It took everything he had physically, as well as his AI predicting the monsters’ movements and attack patterns, to keep him from getting hit.
When Liz attacked from the rear, Matt went on the offensive, and they quickly ended the fight. The poison salamanders were more of a problem for her as her armor would quickly degrade. So, Matt was forced to keep their attention with opportunistic stabs and slashes. Some well-placed blood shards quickly dispatched the lesser salamanders, and the gem salamander quickly followed with their combined efforts.
When they finished the fight, they connected th
